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Edwardsville Spectator
Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois
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In Gonaives, Haiti, on October 20, President Boyer arrived with forces and took possession without opposition. He plans to seize the northern part of the island, facing some resistance from Christophe's former supporters. Tensions revive between Blacks and Mulattoes, with Gen. Remy gaining favor.
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GONAIVES, OCT 23.
"All business has been suspended in consequence of the arrival of President Boyer. He took possession of the place on the 20th, with a force that defied opposition, and none was made. His flag is now flying on the forts, &c. He last night started for the Cape with the determination of taking possession of, and holding all that part of the island. His advance guard I understand met with some resistance about 8 miles from this place, and I presume there will be fighting, before the north will submit to this government. Several columns of Boyer's troops are advancing into this part of the country in various directions, and their strength, if correctly reported, will be sufficient to carry his views into execution against the disaffected forces of the late Christophe. As much rejoiced as most of the people of this part of the island were at the termination of Christophe's tyranny, still many of them do not appear cordially disposed to be governed by Boyer. They wish to have a chief of their own, and the late Prince of Limbe (Gen. Remy) is said to have a large party in his favor. The old prejudices between the Blacks and Mulattoes are reviving anew, and it is not unlikely that the old scenes of bloodshed and massacre are again to be acted. In this place the paradox of war and quietness is realized. Since the president's troops came in, there has been no disturbance or violation of good order.—
Tin Money is pouring in in great abundance, and is beginning to pass tolerably current."
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Gonaives, Hayti
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Oct 20 23
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boyer took possession of gonaives without opposition; advance guard met some resistance 8 miles away; no disturbances in gonaives since arrival; potential fighting in the north
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President Boyer arrived in Gonaives on October 20 with a strong force and took possession without resistance. His flag flies on the forts. He departed for the Cape to seize and hold the northern part of the island. Advance guard encountered resistance 8 miles from Gonaives. Boyer's troops advance in multiple directions against Christophe's disaffected forces. Local people, relieved from Christophe's tyranny, resist Boyer's rule and favor Gen. Remy. Racial prejudices between Blacks and Mulattoes revive, risking bloodshed. Gonaives remains orderly despite war preparations. Tin money circulates abundantly.